Covid: Scientists find more evidence of human-to-cat transmission

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Scottish scientists have identified two cases where humans are thought to have passed Covid-19 to their cats.

Researchers at the University of Glasgow said both cats developed the virus after their owners.

They were of different breeds and lived in separate households. One displayed mild symptoms but the other had to be put down.

Scientists now want to improve understanding of whether pets can play a role in infecting humans.

The cases were found as part of a screening